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Use Of Estimates (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Accrued Expenses      
Employee benefits $ 211.0 $ 217.8  
Unearned revenue 516.5 501.7  
Warranty 53.3 45.6 43.7
Other 310.6 315.0  
Total 1,091.4 1,080.1  
Analysis of product warranty accrual      
Balance at beginning of period 55.8 56.7 58.8
Acquisitions 8.6 1.7 3.6
Provisions 26.9 26.9 24.0
Usage (26.2) (29.5) (29.7)
Balance at end of period 65.1 55.8 56.7
Less: Current portion of warranty 53.3 45.6 43.7
Non-current portion of warranty 11.8 10.2 13.0
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
     
Accounts Receivable Allowances      
Balance at beginning of year 56.8 60.2 62.4
Acquisitions 1.3 1.2 0.2
Allowances provided 19.3 17.7 14.4
Write-offs, net of recoveries and credits issued (24.4) (22.3) (16.8)
Balance at end of year $ 53.0 $ 56.8 $ 60.2